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Zazil

"clarity, light"

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sah·SEEL

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

sáasil (light, clarity, brightness; from sáas (clear, luminous))

What Zazil means

Zazil is a girl name of Maya origin meaning "clarity, light". It comes from sáasil (light, clarity, brightness; from sáas (clear, luminous)). It is pronounced sah-SEEL.

Common girls' name in Yucatán; Zazil-Ha adds 'water'.

Spellings and variants: Sasil, Zazil, Zasil, Sazil.

Popularity: known but uncommon in Mexico.

Related meanings: light, truth.

Zazil is one of the indigenous names that Mexican parents have brought back over the last thirty years. Read about Maya names and how they are built.

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Zazil means clarity, light

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